by Sophie Erik Kriek is a Dutch artist and illustrator, known to us at ABC for his comic books and graphic novels, though his art has featured on many surfaces that aren't paper (skateboards, record sleeves, and sneakers, to name a few). He won the prestigious Dutch Stripschapprijs for his entire [...]
by Claudio Summer Writers Night: our MC Claudio I'm still buzzing from our Summer Writers' Night on July 2nd! Despite the hot weather and the tropical downpour that followed it, we had a great turn-out, more than expected. And as always, I'm happy and thankful to see each and [...]
by Damla Roll for initiative! Last Thursday, our store in The Hague hosted its first Dungeons and Dragons game night in collaboration with Dobbelgangers, a group of Dungeon Masters dedicated to bring the magic to wherever they go. For those who are new to the role playing games scene, Dungeons and [...]
For someone who hates secrets, Las Vegas hairdresser Lucy Rey is about to be faced with a whole bunch of them. After discovering that her fiancé has been cheating on her with someone from his improv class, Lucy finds herself short on funds and desperate for a change of scenery. [...]
by Sophie We are proud and excited to announce that ABC is the new partner of the John Adams Institute (JAI)! We'll be selling books at their events and host some of their authors in our stores. And take note, ABC Booklover Card holders: tickets to events are discounted for you [...]
by Lauren Last month, ABC hosted the first of our planned Writer’s Nights, where writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, booksellers, and readers come together to share and celebrate stories, whether their own or somebody else’s they’re helping put out into the world. Our talent wall was full with snippets of novels, short [...]
by Mike Scoop! D&D initiative Dobbelgangers has made history with the first ever D&D Night at the ABC. Six tables, spread out over the three floors of our Amsterdam store, hosted over 30 first-time and experienced adventurers. Blasts were had in a diverse range of in-game settings, ranging from North African [...]
by Vika ABC made a triumphant return to Heroes Dutch Comic Con (HDDC) this June, continuing our long-standing tradition of being a beloved fixture at this best-in-class event. Comics, manga, and science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts were treated to an exceptional selection at the ABC pop-up bookstore. Three days full of [...]
by Hilda Bouma The American productivity guru David Allen wrote Team: Getting Things Done with Others, a sequel to his bestseller Getting Things Done. This article originally appeared in Het Financieele Dagblad on June 20, 2024. It’s been translated from the Dutch and edited slightly for space and clarity. One in [...]
We are celebrating the launch of BookBuzz today! Friday, May 10th 17:00-18:30 ABC Amsterdam, Spui 12 1012XA Come join us and Stefaan, one of the brains behind BookBuzz, to get to know the app, ask questions, and talk books. During our birthday weekend, you might have [...]
